Scott Deckman – Page 12 – Lollipop Magazine

Liz Phair – Funstyle – Review

November 26, 2010

A weird combination of beats, electronics, piano, pop, and satire. While some of this is embarrassing, there are at least a couple decent songs here.

Scott Lucas & the Married Men – The Absolute Beginners EP – Review

November 22, 2010

Local H’s Scott Lucas pushes his singer/songwriter side, featuring lyrics more heartfelt, with personal lovelorn angst replacing his usual cynical crankiness.

Local H – Local H’s Awesome Mix Tape #1 – Review

October 29, 2010

Concrete Blonde’s “Joey,” Agent Orange’s “Blood Stains,” Pink Floyd’s “Time,” and “Last Caress”: An acoustic guitar, singing intimately about raping & killing.

Pete International Airport – Review

October 22, 2010

The band is a side project from Dandy Warhols’ guitarist Peter Holmström, and the name of the band is a song from the Dandy’s second record.

Thee Sgt. Major III – The Idea Factory – Review

October 8, 2010

In the Kowalskis’ Laurie Anderson sound-alike sweepstakes, Thee Sgt. Major III singer Leslie Beattie takes the cake. Blondie, fun, Ramones, ’60s girl groups.

Starflyer 59 – The Changing of the Guard – Review

August 27, 2010

The Changing of the Guard is the weakest effort during the last nine years. But even a less-than average Starflyer 59 record is bestowed with highlights.

Jeff Buckley – Mystery White Boy Blues – Review

July 27, 2010

Jeff Buckley may not have been destined for tragedy – or fame – but his lineage, ascent to selective fame, and untimely demise is really remarkable.

Killed by the Bull – Failing is Fun – Review

June 1, 2010

Seemingly influenced by hardcore punk and comic books equally, Killed by the Bull play fast, menacing punk with tongues planted firmly in cheek.

Donora – Review

June 1, 2010

Donora is derivative, but what in rock’n’roll isn’t? A female-fronted poppy trio your girlfriend would like, but solid enough to play a Corin Tucker tribute.

Neon Angel – A Memoir of a Runaway – Review

May 1, 2010

The story of Runaways lead singer Cherie Currie, and in a broader context, the story of the sleazy reality of the music industry in the mid-to-late ’70s.